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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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